My research interests include political psychology, political communication, public opinion, race, gender, and politics. In my work, I study the influence of political elite's use of narrative devices in political communication as well as the relevance of individuals' personal experiences on political beliefs and behavior. I use survey experiments, content analysis, and focus groups in my research.

I received a Ph.D. in Political Science from Vanderbilt University. I also received a M.A. in Political Science from Brown University and a B.A. in Government from Smith College.